Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Caspar

Authorities have identified a 58-year-old woman who died after being hit by a car on Highway 1 and Fern Creek Road, Caspar as Harriet Louise Crowell, of Fort Bragg. According to California Highway Patrol reports, the incident occurred just after 8 p.m. on Monday night under clear skies.

The driver, Ezequil Sanchez, 20, of Fort Bragg, and a passenger in his 80s model Mazda RX7 were unhurt.

Investigating CHP officers determined that Sanchez was driving northbound at about 55 mph and did not see the Crowell, who was reportedly dressed in dark clothing, crossing the northbound lane. Officers did not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision, which is still under investigation.